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mayo 14, 2024 - Big 7 Travel Team

7 Christmas Traditions in Australia

Anyone who grew up watching Neighbours or Home and Away will already know that they do Christmas a little differently in Australia. It’s hot for starters, and most children are on their summer holidays. The days are long and filled with sunshine, not snow, too. And yet, most of the [...]


noviembre 25, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Uluru In Australia

Uluru is one of the most recognisable natural landmarks in Australia and a popular tourist destination. Visitors have been coming to admire the red beauty of this sandstone rock since the late 1930s. In fact, over 250,000 people visit Uluru each year. It is also one of Australia’s most important [...]


noviembre 8, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Cape Of Good Hope, South Africa

Home to ghost ships and troops of baboons as well as being one of the world’s great centres of terrestrial biodiversity, The Cape of Good Hope is a remarkable place. Known for its stormy, treacherous waters the area is also incredibly beautiful and part of a national park. So, if [...]


noviembre 8, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Heraklion

Heraklion – or Iraklio – is the capital of Crete. It’s the second-most visited city in Greece, with thousands of visitors flocking here every year for easy access to world-famous archaeological sites and museums, wildlife-rich ecosystems, pretty towns and secluded beaches. While it might not be quite as pretty as [...]


octubre 29, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Togo

Togo (the Togolese Republic) in West Africa is home to some incredible natural features, for instance, its diverse landscapes and wonderful wildlife. It has a remarkable cultural heritage which is evident and alive and thriving today, for instance, in Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba. So, whether you are planning [...]


octubre 29, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Yemen

Besieged by crisis, Yemen has been embroiled in civil war and violence for decades. But beyond the newspaper headlines, how much do you know about this Middle Eastern nation? We’ll bet you didn’t know that it’s home to the ‘Galapagos of the Indian Ocean’ or that it invented mocha coffee. [...]


octubre 29, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About The Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands – or the Republic of the Marshall Islands – is a collection of 1,225 islands and atolls scattered across the Pacific Ocean. It’s the sixth smallest sovereign state in the world, but the country is spread across 750,000 sq. miles (1,942,491 sq. km) of ocean – an [...]


octubre 29, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Kyoto

Japan’s spiritual heart Kyoto is dripping with ancient history, culture and heritage. Located on the island of Honshu, it’s the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture and stretches across a total area of 828 km (320 miles). But how much do you know about this cultural capital? From the thousand-year-old shrines [...]


octubre 29, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Bahrain

Famous for its pearls, thriving economy and rich history, Bahrain is on many a tourist’s bucket list. The archipelago nation made up of 33 islands is one of the most influential hubs in the Middle East and is known for its incredible blend of ancient and modern in all aspects. [...]


octubre 29, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is located between Russia, Iran, Armenia, Georgia and the Caspian Sea. It’s home to a remarkable blend of ancient and modern history with sites like millennia-old fire temples and Baku’s modern, sleek architecture. In addition to its impressive history, the culture, food and art scene simply can’t be beat. [...]


octubre 29, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Suriname

Suriname may be small but it packs a punch when it comes to nature and diversity. It marks itself out from other South American countries in many ways, for instance, its ethnic makeup, language and landscape. Curious to learn more? Here are some of the most interesting facts about Suriname. [...]


octubre 29, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Chennai

Called the “Gateway of South India”, Chennai is located in Tamil Nadu in South India and is one of the largest cities in the country. Previously called Madras, Chennai is the biggest cultural and economic centre in southern India. It is the country’s biggest automotive manufacturing hub which is how [...]


octubre 29, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About The Twelve Apostles In Australia

The Great Ocean Road in the state of Victoria is home to many spectacular sights, including the Twelve Apostles. Millions of years of erosion formed these limestone rock formations that rise out of the Southern Ocean. However, as you’ll discover, their name is rather misleading. Planning a visit or just [...]


octubre 29, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Abu Dhabi

Home to soaring skyscrapers, razzle-dazzle hotels and a striking traditional centre, Abu Dhabi occupies most of a small triangular island of the same name, just off the Persian Gulf coast. One of the UAE’s most famous emirates, the once laid-back fishing village transformed into a mad and modern city-state in [...]


octubre 29, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Osaka

Located on the island of Honshu, Osaka is one of the main cities in Japan. It has been the capital city of the country many times due to its strategic position on Osaka Bay. With a history spanning over 1,400 years, there is a lot to know about this vibrant [...]


octubre 29, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Phuket

This tropical island in Thailand offers total beach bliss, complete with swaying palm trees, powdery white sand and bathwater-warm sea. It’s also rich with museums, shrines and historic mansions, as well as spicy (and oh-so-soulful) dishes. Planning on taking a trip or interested in learning more about this idyllic escape? [...]


noviembre 18, 2019 - Sarah Clayton-Lea

7 Things To Know About Māori Culture In New Zealand

“Kia ora!” Maori culture in New Zealand is a key part of Kiwi life, running deep in daily life here – from the cuisine, language, and locals’ attitudes, to what children learn at school and how the country is governed. Whether you live here or are just visiting, it’s important [...]


septiembre 12, 2019 - Big 7 Travel Team

Australian Tourism Stats For 2019

For many, a trip Down Under is an absolute bucket list item. So, we wanted to look into the Australian tourism stats to see where exactly people go in Oz and what they do when there. It is an entire continent after all, and with so many cities, beaches, rainforests [...]


agosto 29, 2019 - Sarah Clayton-Lea

10 New Zealand Slang Words To Sound Like A Local

Kiwi slang is so much more than just an accent. Different areas across the country have different slang words, but there are a lot of phrases that people use across the entire region. Basically, the ‘i’ becomes a ‘u’ (ie. fish and chips becomes fush n chups) and the ‘e’ [...]


agosto 25, 2019 - Sarah Clayton-Lea

10 Australian Slang Words To Sound Like A Local

Australian slang words can be tricky to get the hang of. Sure, it’s technically English, but it can sound like a different language. Arriving to Oz without a grasp of the lingo can be confusing, especially if English isn’t your native language. Aussie slang is so much more than just [...]


enero 13, 2019 - Big 7 Travel Team

27 Reasons Australia Is The Greatest Country On Earth

Australia topped our recent survey of the most Instagammable countries in the world proving that the land down under is a special place to spend some time traveling. From jaw dropping scenery to world class tourists attractions and year round sunshine there is no doubt that Australia is the best [...]